Hi everybody -- I'm holding on. It turns out radiation won't ensure a longterm remission or give me a cure, so I'm going to have a Stem Cell Transplant. I found out on Thursday. On Monday, Lorraine and I will meet for 3 hours with the transplant team and physician to learn more about it and coordinate its start. It will start right away. I've posted much more on my blog, if you're wanting more info.

I want you all to know that I'm as ready and prepared as I can be. I'm really ok. (But prayers and good vibes sure wouldn't hurt! )

Much love to all of you.

P.S. On the upside, I'm almost guaranteed a weight loss this time around!

Sarah, I am so sorry to hear about this. I haven't been around much lately except to post on the points challenge and missed this until now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Lorraine. It sounds like you are in good hands and it is no surprise that you have a lot of love and support around you I am going to rush over and read your blog when I get finished with this.

I was especially touched by one of the things you wrote...While I know you were referring to your weight loss, those words pretty much sum up my experience when I was diagnosed with cancer almost 2 years ago. Circumstances not under my control wreaking havoc!!! I found it both frustrating and humbling. A little lonely too. While your friends and family can love and support you, you are the one that this is happening too.

I really appreciate how supportive you were when I had another cancer scare last year. It made me feel a lot closer to you then I might have otherwise. Know that much love, prayers and support are being directed your way.


Denise

Sarah,

I have only know you online but have been impressed with your ability to encourage others and get them through the tough weight loss journey.

I wish you the best and am sending healing thoughts to you during this time of trial. Good luck Sarah! I know you can beat this!

Sarah, I read your blog, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and Lorraine.

Sarah m'dear, and lovely Lorraine, I am so deeply deeply sorry that life has decided to test your will and resilience once again. As if you haven't already proved yourself perfectly capable, humph! All right, saddle up, here we go again. But this time let's be sure to drive the point home loud and clear, Sarah ain't takin' this sh*t anymore!! Sending still more good vibes, you're in my thoughts and my heart, and I'm behind you every step of the way!

Take care my friend,
Beverly

Praying for you during your appointment today. (((love you!)))

to you and lorraine and all your furry housemates!

I haven't been here in awhile, so I only saw this today. I am so sorry you are going through this. I don't pray but I will for you and you will have good vibes and positive thoughts coming your way as well.

Sarah, my heart goes out to you and Lorraine. I'm sorry you're facing yet another health challenge. Stay strong as only you can do. Thinking of you. . .

Still here Sarah, sending love and paryers every single day


Linda

Sarah,
I have been reading your blog....my heart goes out to you. Prayer is a powerful thing. I will have my church and everyone I know pray for you continually. You will get thru this. Stay as positive as you are. I am a neighbor from Florida, if there is anything I can do, please ask. My thoughts will be with you continually.

I'm just doing a lightening fast check in on free internet in Singapore on the way home

I am nearly crying!!!! Because you have been through so much, and because everyone is so loving and supportive. I have so missed the support here.

Love and super positive thoughts coming your way.

I just read your July 5th blog and all I can say is......Keep going Sarah we are all pulling for you!!

Wow, Sarah, just wow. It's horrible to hear about the news but I know you'll kick it again like you did the last time. You're an inspirational person to everyone and I hope all ends well